Viral Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread
Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is smothered in garlic butter, topped with blackened chicken and layers of melty cheese, then finished off with a generous drizzle of alfredo sauce. This over-the-top garlic bread is viral for a reason!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the garlic bread
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread found in the bakery section at the supermarket
- 6 chicken tenderloins or 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups shredded parmesan
- 5 tablespoons softened butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning see notes for my recipe
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Olive oil
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to coat the bottom of the pan). Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes, flip once, reduce heat to low, and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside while you make the sauce.
- In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons of butter to melt. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning, and stir. Bring to a low simmer until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and parsley. Microwave for 5-10 seconds to partially melt the butter.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter evenly on both halves. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until partially toasted.
- While the bread is toasting, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Top the bread with cheese and chicken, dividing evenly between both sides. Layer half the cheese first, then the chicken, and finish with the remaining cheese.
- Drizzle about ⅓ cup of alfredo sauce over each piece of bread. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the bread are golden brown. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes to achieve a toasted and bubbly cheese topping.
- Slice into 2-inch pieces and serve with the remaining alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more if you like heat)
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)